Braves at Nationals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 20

Its Tuesday, May 20 and the Braves (24-23) are in Washington to take on the Nationals (21-27).

Spencer Strider is slated to take the mound for Atlanta against Mitchell Parker for Washington. This will be Strider's first appearance since his only previous start this season on April 16.

These clubs both enjoyed a day off yesterday. The Nationals swept a weekend series over the Orioles scoring 20 runs in the final two games. A balanced attack blistered Orioles' pitching over the course of the series. Atlanta took two of three at Fenway from Boston. They scored ten runs on 16 hits Sunday to take the series over the Sox.

Lets dive into today's matchup and find a sweat or two.

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Game details & how to watch Braves at Nationals

Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Time: 6:45PM EST
Site: Nationals Park
City: Washington, DC
Network/Streaming: FDNSO, MASN

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Odds for the Braves at the Nationals

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

Moneyline: Braves (-188), Nationals (+158)
Spread: Braves -1.5
Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Braves at Nationals

Pitching matchup for May 20, 2025: Spencer Strider vs. Mitchell Parker
- Braves: Spencer Strider (0-1, 3.60 ERA)
  Last outing: 4/16 at Toronto - 5IP, 2ER, 5H, 1BB, 5Ks
- Nationals: Mitchell Parker (3-3, 4.32 ERA)
  Last outing: 5/14 at Atlanta - 4.2IP, 4ER, 4H, 2BB, 6Ks

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Braves at Nationals

The Braves have a 10-5 record in series openers this season
The Under is 4-0-1 in the Braves' last 5 games against NL East teams
The Nationals have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 1.74 units
Austin Riley has at least one hit in 7 of his last 8 games (10-33)
Dylan Crews is just 8-53 this month (.151)

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Braves and the Nationals

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May 20, 2025

2025 NBA mock draft roundup: First-round pick predictions for Celtics

2025 NBA mock draft roundup: First-round pick predictions for Celtics originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

After a disappointing exit in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs, the offseason has arrived for the Boston Celtics.

One of the most important events for the Celtics on the offseason calendar is the 2025 NBA Draft, which is scheduled for June 24 (first round) and June 25 (second round).

The Celtics currently own two picks in the upcoming draft — their own first-rounder at No. 28 overall, and the second pick in the second round (No. 32 overall) from the Washington Wizards. That pick from the Wizards was acquired in a previous trade.

The goal for the Celtics should be finding a player in Round 1 who can contribute right away. Even without Jayson Tatum, the C’s still have a playoff-caliber roster in a lackluster Eastern Conference. And as a team with an expensive roster, finding a good young player on a cheap rookie contract would be a major coup.

The ideal fit would likely be some sort of 3-and-D wing who can shoot well from the outside and offer some defensive versatility.

Which players should the Celtics target near the end of the first round? Here’s a roundup of expert predictions from recent mock drafts.

Sam Vecenie, The Athletic: Labaron Philon, Guard, Alabama

“NBA teams are excited to see Philon up close during the pre-draft process after a breakout freshman season at Alabama that didn’t necessarily answer all the questions about his potential as a one-and-done. On the plus side, he’s a terrific athlete who played whatever role Alabama asked of him this year. Sometimes he was on the ball, taking ball screens and running the offense. Other times, he was asked to be a secondary ballhandler and attack creases when they presented themselves, then make reads off that to either finish or kick the ball out. On defense, I liked his energy and activity. Philon’s draft range is pretty wide right now. He could immensely help himself during the pre-draft process and see himself spike far up the board, or he ends up more in the late-first, early-second range.”

Jonathan Wasserman, Bleacher Report: Drake Powell, Wing, North Carolina

“Teams figure to put extra stock into Drake Powell’s NBA combine performance and workouts after he spent the year spotting up 49.2 percent of North Carolina’s possessions and taking just 5.7 shots per game. Despite the lack of production, there could still be first-round interest based on his outstanding physical profile, defensive projection and 37.9 percent three-point shooting.”

Adam Finkelstein, CBS Sports: Labaron Philon, Guard, Alabama

“A competitive and instinctive combo-guard with on-off ball versatility, Philon seems like he would be a good fit with head coach Joe Mazzulla. The three-point shooting may not be quite where Boston would like it ideally, but the same was true at Alabama and he still made himself a critical two-way part of their attack.”

Kevin O’Connor, Yahoo! Sports: Thomas Sorber, Forward/Center, Georgetown

“Al Horford turns 39 this summer and Kristaps Porziņģis can’t stay on the floor. The Celtics need to start thinking about the future of the center position, and Sorber could absolutely be a steal at this part of the draft. Sorber is unlikely to participate in on-court workouts due to a foot injury that ended his freshman year at Georgetown after just 24 games, but he still projects as a first-round pick due to his brick-house frame and the throwback skill-set to match. He sets strong screens, scores with soft-touch finishes, and has gritty drop-coverage instincts.”

Jeremy Woo, ESPN: Noah Penda, SF/PF, Le Mans

“Rival teams expected changes to the Celtics’ roster next season because of their massive payroll, even before Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury. Boston appears headed toward an active summer to reposition the franchise for more sustainable success. Though a full-on teardown isn’t likely, the Celtics control their first-round pick in 2026 and 2027, giving them a runway to rethink things depending on the state of their roster and the course of Tatum’s recovery.

“Penda’s strong feel for the game and two-way impact, after a productive and well-rounded season in France, would make him an interesting sleeper target in this part of the draft. He offers excellent role-player traits as a smart decision-maker and defensive playmaker if he can make enough shots to earn NBA minutes. It remains to be seen what his availability will be for stateside workouts, with the Pro A season still ongoing.”

J. Kyle Mann and Danny Chau, The Ringer: Joan Beringer, Forward/Center, France

“Beringer might’ve been a nice alternative to play Mr. Fantastic had Pedro Pascal said no, because I can’t tell you how many times he reached into the frame to eradicate a shot at the rim when I was watching other international prospects this season. That said, any team will need to know going in that Beringer is a long-term investment—he ain’t ready to play yet. He’ll probably have to join the G League crew in Maine for the foreseeable future, but what better team to sculpt a block of clay like Beringer than a proven development program like Boston’s?”

May 20, 2025

New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers rivalry: History, playoff matchups, Reggie Miller vs. Spike Lee, 8 points in 9 seconds

A rivalry that began in 1977 and has spanned all the way through 2025, there's never been any love lost between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers.

The iconic games between New York and Indiana became a defining part of the NBA during the '90s, with stars such as Reggie Miller, Patrick Ewing and Knicks superfan Spike Lee creating some of basketball's most historic and replayed moments.

As the feud enters a new chapter with All-Stars Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton leading the way, take a moment to revisit the history of a rivalry that helped shape the NBA's Eastern Conference.

New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers head-to-head record, past playoff series

The Knicks lead the all-time series by a 124-122 margin. New York leads the regular season series 102-96 while Indiana has the better playoff mark with a 26-22 record.

Here's a look at the all-time playoff results between the two:

1993 Eastern Conference First Round	Knicks won, 3-1
1994 Eastern Conference Finals	Knicks won, 4-3
1995 Eastern Conference Semifinals	Pacers won, 4-3
1998 Eastern Conference Semifinals	Pacers won, 4-1
1999 Eastern Conference Finals	Knicks won, 4-2
2000 Eastern Conference Finals	Pacers won, 4-2
2013 Eastern Conference Semifinals	Pacers won, 4-2
2024 Eastern Conference Semifinals	Pacers won, 4-3
2025 Eastern Conference Finals	TBD

Reggie Miller vs. Spike Lee explained

Miller's public rivalry with iconic film director and diehard Knicks fan Lee generated headlines for years throughout the NBA playoffs.

Game 5 of the 1994 Eastern Conference Finals saw the series tied at 2-2 when Miller scored 39 points — including 25 in the fourth quarter — to defeat the Knicks 93-86. Miller put up his infamous "choke" gesture in the direction of Lee, who was jawing with Miller throughout the game from his courtside seat.

Indiana eventually lost the next two games and the series to miss out on the NBA Finals, but the rivalry between Miller and Lee was ignited and continued for years throughout the '90s and into the 2000s.

When did Reggie Miller score 8 points in 9 seconds?

Miller's iconic 8 points in 9 seconds occurred on May 7, 1995 during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Down 105-99 with 18.9 seconds remaining on the game clock, Miller caught an inbound pass from former Knick Mark Jackson, made a 3-pointer, then immediately stole an inbound pass from New York's Anthony Mason to drill another three and tie the game.

Indiana's Sam Mitchell fouled John Starks on the ensuring possession, who missed both free throws. Ewing did get an offensive rebound but his shot attempt came long off the back rim and fell into the arms of Miller, who was fouled with 7.5 seconds left. Miller hit both free throws and New York failed to get a shot off on the next possession, stunning the Madison Square Garden crowd.

Why did John Starks headbutt Reggie Miller?

In 1993 — the first-ever playoff series between the two teams — Starks infamously headbutted Miller during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference First Round. The incident became a signature NBA moment of the '90s and was the first spark in what became a fierce feud between Indiana and New York.

Miller's trash talking and physical play eventually got to Starks, as a series of elbows led to the Knicks star cracking Miller in the head and being ejected from the game.

"That particular time, I can remember, he kept hitting me with 'bows during the playoff game, I think it was Game 3. He hit me with a 'bow, and I told the referee, and the referee said, 'Starks, shut up and play.' I was like, 'OK, I can handle this," Starks told MSG in 2017. "I scored on him and ran up the court, and I was so mad; I wanted to take my fist and just put it right through his face. I'm talking to him in a polite way, and we just got close, and I just, bam, something just came up and tapped him like that, and he knows, he dramatic, Hollywood."

The Knicks went on to win the series 3-1, with the teams meeting each other in the playoffs five more times through 2000.

More Miller heroics in 1998, Larry Johnson's incredible four-point play in 1999, a 2013 series headlined by Carmelo Anthony vs. Paul George and a 2024 Indiana win against an injured Knicks team just a year ago continued to add memorable playoff moments to the historic rivalry, which will add another chapter on Wednesday night.

May 20, 2025

Why Mitchell Robinson is Knicks' X-factor against Pacers in Eastern Conference Finals

Mitchell Robinson is an anomaly. The Knicks center is currently a backup who has never averaged double figures in scoring during his seven-year career.

In this year’s playoffs, Robinson’s 4.2 points and 6.8 rebounds are pedestrian at best. But when the center is on the floor, he is one of New York’s most important players.

As the Knicks start an Eastern Conference Finals matchup with the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Townswill get most of the attention. But Robinson’s play could propel New York to the NBA Finals for the first time in 26 years. That’s why he is the Knicks’ X-factor in the series.

In the second round against Boston, Robinson’s play was crucial. The seven-footer was a plus-46 in the series. His play made up for New York’s starting lineup, which was outscored by 9.5 points per 100 possessions against the Celtics in the six games.

Now, the Knicks face a tough opponent in the Pacers. After a 10-15 start to the season, Indiana went 40-17 over the final 57 regular season games and is 8-2 in the playoffs. The Pacers’ offense provides a significant amount of challenges for the Knicks -- Indiana ranks second in offensive efficiency during the postseason.

Where Robinson’s impact will be felt the most is on the defensive end. His ability to be a deterrent at the rim cleans up so much for New York’s defense. In 222 minutes with Robinson on the floor, the Knicks are allowing just 101.3 points per 100 possessions, which would rank first among all 16 playoff teams.

The Knicks can employ a drop coverage defending the pick-and-roll, but Robinson also showed at times that he can defend some perimeter players in isolation on switches. He’s also been able to cover a significant amount of ground, making him more than just a plodding rim-protector. There might be times we see Robinson switched on Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton.

May 12, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) looks to pass after a rebound as Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) defends in the first half during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. / Vincent Carchietta - Imagn Images

Monster on the glass

Robinson is limited offensively, but the havoc the 27-year old causes on the offensive glass could shape this series. The Pacers were 18th in defensive rebound rate during the regular season. The rebounding issue reared its ugly head in Indiana’s lone loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round, when the Cavaliers had 18 offensive rebounds.

Robinson has feasted on offensive rebounds his whole career. In the Celtics series, he had 23 offensive caroms in 124 minutes. The big man draws so much attention from the opposition trying to box out, that it opens up extra opportunities for his teammates.

When Robinson was on the floor, the Knicks rebounded 40.2 percent of their misses. That’s a figure that would lead the NBA in both the regular season and the playoffs.

Both the Knicks and Pacers are low turnover teams. Robinson’s excellence in offensive rebounding can help New York win the possession battle and affect the pace of play. Indiana was seventh in pace during the regular season and ranks third in the playoffs.

If Indiana’s players place more effort to prevent Robinson from pursuing misses, the Pacers won’t be able to get out and run as easily.

Look for head coach Tom Thibodeau to go to lineups with both Towns and Robinson on the floor together. In 90 minutes during the playoffs, lineups with the two centers on the floor have outscored opponents by 14.8 points per 100 possessions, according to PBP Stats.

For the Knicks to defeat the Pacers, Robinson’s fingerprints will need to be all over the series as well as the basketballs he rebounds.

May 20, 2025

Inside The Numbers: Penguins History In Game 7

The Pittsburgh Penguins have advanced to the Stanley Cup playoffs 37 times in 57 seasons and have played in Game 7 on 18 occasions. As of 2025, the franchise is 10-8 in the winner-take-all contest, with their most recent playoff game (May 15, 2022) being a Game 7 overtime loss to the New York Rangers.

Today, we will examine the Penguins' performance in Game 7s, including their third Stanley Cup victory on June 12, 2009, against the Detroit Red Wings.

Pittsburgh's Overall Record in Game 7

As mentioned, the Penguins are 10-8 in Game 7, with a 4-7 record on home ice and a 6-1 record as visitors. Whether it was the Civic Arena or PPG Paints Arena, the Penguins were outscored as the home team 20-23 in Game 7 while doubling up opponents at their building 23-12.

Here's a look at Pittsburgh's all-time Game 7 record:

1975 - Loss vs. New York Islanders (1-0)
1989 - Loss vs. Philadelphia Flyers (4-1)
1991 - Win vs. New Jersey Devils (4-0)
1992 - Win @ Washington Capitals (3-1)
1993 - Loss vs. New York Islanders (4-3 OT)
1995 - Win vs. New Jersey Devils (3-0)
1996 - Loss vs. Florida Panthers (3-1)
1999 - Win @ New Jersey Devils (4-2)
2001 - Win @ Buffalo Sabres (3-2 OT)
2009 - Win @ Washington Capitals (6-2)
2009 - Win @ Detroit Red Wings (2-1)
2010 - Loss vs. Montreal Canadiens (5-2)
2011 - Loss vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (1-0)
2014 - Loss vs. New York Rangers (2-1)
2016 - Win vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (2-1)
2017 - Win @ Washington Capitals (2-0)
2017 - Win vs. Ottawa Senators (3-2 OT2)
2022 - Loss @ New York Rangers (4-3 OT)

When Pittsburgh heads into Game 7 in the first round of the playoffs, it is 2-1 at home, outscoring opponents 7-1, and has an identical 2-1 record as visitors, outscoring opponents 10-7. However, in the second round, the Penguins have never won a Game 7 at home, going 0-5, beaten 16-7 in those games. But, as visitors, it is a perfect 3-0 with a goal differential of plus-7, 11-4.

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In the Conference Final, Pittsburgh has hosted all three Game 7s it has participated in, going 2-1 with an even six goals for and six against. Finally, in one of the few Game 7s in the Stanley Cup Final, the organization is 1-0 with a 2-1 victory over the Red Wings in 2009.

Wrong Side of NHL History

In 1942, the Red Wings were up 3-0 in the Stanley Cup Final against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Surprisingly, the Maple Leafs stormed back and won the series and the championship by winning Game 7 by a 3-1 score. No other team had ever overcome a 3-0 series deficit in professional sports until 1975, when the Islanders achieved the feat against the Penguins.

Pittsburgh opened the series with a 5-4 win, followed by a 3-1 victory and a 3-0 series lead after a 6-4 triumph. The Islanders began their comeback in Game 4 (3-1), followed by wins in Pittsburgh (4-2) and Long Island (4-1), setting up a critical Game 7 back at the Civic Arena on Apr. 26, 1975.

Veteran Ed Westfall tallied the game's only goal at 14:42 of the third period as Glenn Resch made 30 saves to eliminate the Penguins and secure, at the time, the second-ever 3-0 series comeback.

Inside the Numbers: Penguins Players

As of 2025, 181 players have worn a Penguins sweater in a Game 7. Despite the talent in the lineups, only 85 skaters have registered a point, with one goalie (Frank Pietrangelo) adding an assist.

Without going deep into the statistics, here's a breakdown of Pittsburgh's top performers in a Game 7:

Games Played

Sidney Crosby (8)
Evgeni Malkin (8)
Chris Kunitz (8)
Jaromir Jagr (7)
Kris Letang (7)
Mario Lemieux (6)
Kevin Stevens (6)
Marc-Andre Fleury (6)

Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin - Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Goals

Mario Lemieux (3)
Chris Kunitz (3)
Bryan Rust (3)
Sidney Crosby (2)
Ron Francis (2)
Jordan Staal (2)
Maxime Talbot (2)
Jiri Hrdina (2)

Assists

Jaromir Jagr (9)
Evgeni Malkin (6)
Ron Francis (5)
Sidney Crosby (4)
Martin Straka (4)
Larry Murphy (4)

Points

Jaromir Jagr (10)
Ron Francis (7)
Evgeni Malkin (6)
Sidney Crosby (6)
Chris Kunitz (6)
Mario Lemieux (6)

Plus/Minus (Best/Worst)

Jaromir Jagr (plus-5)
Ron Francis (plus-5)
Evgeni Malkin (plus-4)
Chris Kunitz (plus-4)

Mario Lemieux - Credit: RVR Photos-Imagn Images

Mario Lemieux (minus-4)
Danton Heinen (minus-2)
Ulf Samuelsson (minus-2)
Paul Coffey (minus-2)

Penalty Minutes

Mario Lemieux (6)
Paul Coffey (6)
Jaromir Jagr (4)
Evgeni Malkin (4)
Petr Nedved (4)
Rick Tocchet (4)
Phil Bourque (4)
Bryan Rust (4)

Game Winners

Bryan Rust (2)
Jaromir Jagr (1)
Jiri Hrdina (1)
Chris Kunitz (1)
Max Talbot (1)
Norm Maciver (1)
Bill Guerin (1)
Darius Kasparaitis (1)
Jan Hrdina (1)

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Overtime Heros

Darius Kasparaitis (2001)
Chris Kunitz (2017)

Best Game Performances

Sidney Crosby (3 - goal, two assists)
Ron Francis (3 - three assists)
Martin Straka (3 - goal, two assists)
Jaromir Jagr (3 - three assists)
Chris Kunitz (3 - two goals, assist)

Inside the Numbers: Opponents

As of 2025, 295 players have skated against the Penguins in Game 7. However, only one player in NHL history has managed to get into the opposing lineup on three occasions: Dominic Moore. Even though he skated 59 regular-season games with Pittsburgh in 2006-07, he did not advance to the playoffs with the club. But, as a member of the Montreal Canadiens (2010), Tampa Bay Lightning (2011), and Rangers (2014), Moore went a perfect 3-0 against the Penguins in Game 7.

Overall, 33 players have skated against Pittsburgh in Game 7 twice. Interestingly, 13 players played on both sides, skating at least one game with the Penguins and an opponent. The list of these players includes:

Brooks Orpik - Credit: Charles LeClaire-USPRESSWIRE

Brooks Orpik - 5 (Pittsburgh: 2009, 2009, 2010, 2011 - Washington: 2017)
Sergei Gonchar - 4 (Pittsburgh: 2009, 2009, 2010 - Washington: 1995)
Martin Straka - 4 (Pittsburgh: 1993, 1999, 2001 - Florida: 1996)
Miroslav Satan - 3 (Pittsburgh: 2009, 2009 - Buffalo: 2001)
Kjell Samuelsson - 3 (Pittsburgh: 1993, 1995 - Philadelphia: 1989)
Hal Gill - 3 (Pittsburgh: 2009, 2009 - Montreal: 2010)
Carl Hagelin - 3 (Pittsburgh: 2016, 2017 - New York Rangers: 2014)
Rick Tocchet - 2 (Pittsburgh: 1993 - Philadelphia: 1989)
Kevin Hatcher - 2 (Pittsburgh: 1999 - Washington: 1992)
Ken Wregget - 2 (Pittsburgh: 1995 - Philadelphia: 1989)
Jim Johnson - 2 (Pittsburgh: 1989 - Washington: 1995)
Dave Tippett - 2 (Pittsburgh: 1993 - Washington: 1992)
Darius Kasparaitis - 2 (Pittsburgh: 2001 - New York Islanders: 1993)

Historically, Ken Wregget is the only goalie to win a Game 7 for the Penguins (1995) and defeat the franchise as an opponent (1989). As of 2025, he remains one of three netminders to pitch a shutout in Game 7 for Pittsburgh, along with Pietrangelo (1991) and Marc-Andre Fleury (2017).

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Inside the Numbers: Penguins Goalies

Nine goalies have backstopped the Penguins in Game 7, with Fleury skating in six contests, breaking the record formerly held by Tom Barrasso (five). Only Matt Murray appeared in more than one Game 7, making two appearances in 2016 and 2017.

Here's an extended look into the numbers of Penguins netminders in Game 7:

Wins

Marc-Andre Fleury (3)
Tom Barrasso (2)
Matt Murray (2)
Ken Wregget (1)
Johan Hedberg (1)
Frank Pietrangelo (1)

Marc-Andre Fleury - Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Losses

Marc-Andre Fleury (3)
Tom Barrasso (3)
Tristan Jarry (1)
Gary Inness (1)

Goals Against

Tom Barrasso (13)
Marc-Andre Fleury (10)
Tristan Jarry (4)
Matt Murray (3)
Johan Hedberg (2)
Brent Johnson (1)
Gary Inness (1)
Johan Hedberg (1)

Save Percentage

Frank Pietrangelo (1.000)
Ken Wregget (1.000)
Gary Inness (.941)
Matt Murray (.934)
Johan Hedberg (.933)
Marc-Andre Fleury (.923)
Tom Barrasso (.891)
Tristan Jarry (.867)
Brent Johnson (.857)

Throughout their 18 appearances in Game 7, the Penguins have surrendered just one empty-net goal. Fleury remains the only goalie to start a game and get pulled, skating only 25:14 in 2010 against the Canadiens and getting relieved by Johnson.

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Meanwhile, 18 goalies have played against Pittsburgh in Game 7, with no one playing more than once. This list includes several Hall of Famers: Martin Brodeur (W - 1995), Dominik Hasek (L - 2001), and Henrik Lundqvist (W - 2014)

Final Numbers

The Penguins are 10-8 in 18 Game 7 appearances and have struggled against the New York teams (0-4), but enjoy playing the team on the other side of the Hudson River, the Devils (3-0). Here's a look at their totals against other teams:

New Jersey Devils (3-0)
Washington Capitals (3-0)
Buffalo Sabres (1-0)
Ottawa Senators (1-0)
Detroit Red Wings (1-0)
Tampa Bay Lightning (1-1)
Philadelphia Flyers (0-1)
Florida Panthers (0-1)
Montreal Canadiens (0-1)
New York Rangers (0-2)
New York Islanders (0-2)

Overall, the Penguins have been shut out twice (1-0) in Game 7, once in 1975 (Islanders) and again in 2011 (Lightning). On the flip side, they shut out the Capitals twice, first in 1995 (3-0) and again in 2017 (2-0). The franchise's first Game 7 win came via the shutout, against the Devils in 1991.

The team's best Game 7 performance came in 2009 against the Capitals (6-2), with their worst coming in 2010 against the Canadiens (5-2). Regarding one-goal games, the Penguins are 4-5 in those contests, losing twice by shutout. Here's a look at their record in these games:

4-3 (0-2)
3-2 (2-0)

2-1 (2-1)
1-0 (0-2)

In 2009, the Penguins became the 15th team to win the Stanley Cup in Game 7, joining a list of 18 teams, including the Maple Leafs (1942, 1945, 1964), Red Wings (1950, 1954, 1955), Canadiens (1965, 1971), Edmonton Oilers (1987), Rangers (1994), Colorado Avalanche (2001), Devils (2003), Lightning (2004), Carolina Hurricanes (2006), Boston Bruins (2011), St. Louis Blues (2019), and Panthers (2024).

May 20, 2025

Royals at Giants Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 20

It's Tuesday, May 20, and the Royals (27-22) are in San Francisco to take on the Giants (28-20). Michael Lorenzen is slated to take the mound for Kansas City against Hayden Birdsong for San Francisco.

The Royals rallied late in the eighth and ninth innings to take Game 1 of the series versus the Giants yesterday, 3-1. The Royals have now won two straight games after losing the previous four. Yesterday's loss broke a four-game winning streak for the Giants.

Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Royals at Giants

Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Time: 9:45 PM EST
Site: Oracle Park
City: San Francisco, CA
Network/Streaming: FDSNKC, NBCSBA, MLBN

Odds for the Royals at the Giants

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

Moneyline: Royals (+114), Giants (-135)
Spread: Giants -1.5
Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Royals at Giants

Pitching matchup for May 20, 2025: Michael Lorenzen vs. Hayden Birdsong
- Royals: Michael Lorenzen, (3-4, 3.76 ERA)
  Last outing: 7.1 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 1 Walk, and 5 Strikeouts
- Giants: Hayden Birdsong, (1-0, 2.31 ERA)
  Last outing: 3.0 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts

Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Royals and the Giants

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday’s game between the Royals and the Giants:

Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the San Francisco Giants on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Kansas City Royals at +1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Royals at Giants

The Giants have a winning record (11-8) in matchups against American League teams this season
7 of the Giants' last 9 matchups with the Royals have stayed under the Total
The Royals have covered the Run Line in 6 straight road games

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May 20, 2025

Mariners at White Sox prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 20

Its Tuesday, May 20 and the Mariners (27-19) are in Chicago to take on the White Sox (14-34).

Seattle is undecided regarding who will start for them today while Bryse Wilson gets the nod for Chicago.

The Mariners won their sixth straight on the road last night with a 5-1 win over the White Sox. Julio Rodriguez cracked a grand slam for Seattle and Luis Castillo pitched seven scoreless innings to earn his fourth win of the season.

Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.

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Game details & how to watch Mariners at White Sox

Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Time: 7:40PM EST
Site: Rate Field
City: Chicago, IL
Network/Streaming: RSNW, CHSN

Odds for the Mariners at the White Sox

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

Moneyline: Mariners (-172), White Sox (+144)
Spread: Mariners -1.5
Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Mariners at White Sox

Pitching matchup for May 20, 2025: {game.away.pitcher.name} vs. Bryse Wilson
- Mariners: TBD
- White Sox: Bryse Wilson (0-2, 6.00 ERA)
  Last outing: 5/15 at Cincinnati - 5.1IP, 7ER, 10H, 1BB, 3Ks

Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Mariners at White Sox

The Mariners have won 4 straight games against the White Sox
The Under has cashed in the Mariners' last 6 games
The White Sox have failed to cover the Run Line in 5 straight games
Andrew Vaughn is 2-18 over the last 5 games (.111)
Julio Rodriguez is riding a 7-game hitting streak (8-29)

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Mariners and the White Sox

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday's game between the Mariners and the White Sox:

Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Seattle Mariners on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play ATS on the Seattle Mariners at -1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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May 20, 2025

Tigers at Cardinals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 20

It's Tuesday, May 20, and the Tigers (31-17) are in St. Louis to take on the Cardinals (27-21). Tarik Skubal is slated to take the mound for Detroit against Erick Fedde for St. Louis.

The Cardinals won Game 1 of the series, 11-4, behind a 5-0 lead through five innings and 11-0 through seven. Only one run came off the homer for St. Louis yesterday, while all four of Detroit's runs came in the eighth and ninth innings.

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Game details & how to watch Tigers at Cardinals

Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Time: 7:45 PM EST
Site: Busch Stadium
City: St. Louis, MO
Network/Streaming: FDSNDT, FDSNMW

Odds for the Tigers at the Cardinals

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

Moneyline: Tigers (-179), Cardinals (+149)
Spread: Tigers -1.5
Total: 7.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Tigers at Cardinals

Pitching matchup for May 20, 2025: Tarik Skubal vs. Erick Fedde
- Tigers: Tarik Skubal, (4-2, 2.67 ERA)
  Last outing: 6.1 Innings Pitched, 5 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 11 Strikeouts
- Cardinals: Erick Fedde, (3-3, 3.44 ERA)
  Last outing: 5.2 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 4 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts

Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Tigers and the Cardinals

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday’s game between the Tigers and the Cardinals:

Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Detroit Tigers on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the St. Louis Cardinals at +1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 7.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Tigers at Cardinals

After winning the series opener, the Tigers have a 7-4 record in game 2 this season
The Over is 12-9-1 in the Cardinals' home games this season
The Cardinals have covered in 4 of their last 5 games for a profit of 1.96 units

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May 20, 2025

Do Steph, Warriors need more shooting after postseason struggles?

Do Steph, Warriors need more shooting after postseason struggles? originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

SAN FRANCISCO – Offense often took a backseat in the fifth chapter of Steph Curry and the Warriors being the Houston Rockets’ Grim Reaper in the playoffs.

A seven-game series featured four in which a team failed to score 100 points, and only two where a team scored more than 110 points. The Warriors were outscored in both those games. Physicality became the featured word for the series, far more often than anything that had to do with shooting.

Sure, there were big scoring nights like Steph Curry’s two 30-point games, plus his 29 points in Game 6. Jimmy Butler’s 25 points in Game 1 and 27 in Game 4 – both wins – were huge. Buddy Hield was the story of Game 7, catching fire early for 33 points and nine threes.

In the Rockets’ Game 5 and Game 6 wins, Fred VanVleet made a combined 10 threes, giving Golden State flashbacks of Game 6 in the 2019 Finals. But the Warriors knew if they could take care of the ball and force the Rockets into halfcourt offense, they liked their odds. The Rockets shot more accurately from the field in the first round than the series, 44.6 percent to 43.3 percent, and from 3-point range as well, 37.4 percent to 35.8 percent.

The Warriors made just six more shots than the Rockets. The real difference was playing today’s game, taking 104 more threes than them and making 34 more. There was a 36-point difference from deep in Game 7 when the Warriors made three times as many threes as the Rockets, 18 to six.

Playing the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round always was going to be a completely different challenge.

“Look at Minnesota,” Steve Kerr said Friday at his final press conference of the season. “I thought we did a pretty decent job at times in the series of defending them, but they’ve got guys, both [Julius Randle] and [Anthony Edwards], who were able to break us down, and then all of a sudden they’re kicking out to three or four 3-point shooters, including a center in Naz Reid. That makes defense really, really tricky.”

And then the Timberwolves proceeded to miss their first 16 threes in Game 1, right after bricking 17 consecutive in their Game 5 win against the Los Angeles Lakers. That was an anomaly, and the Timberwolves got an unfortunate confidence boost despite the Warriors opening the series with a win. The shift in shooting was about to be as evident as possible with Curry injured.

The Timberwolves in the four games Curry missed, all four being wins for them, put up 136 threes, 17 more than the Warriors could get off. Minnesota made 20 more threes in those four games than Curry’s teammates, 58 to 38, and shot at a much better clip – 42.6 percent to 31.9 percent. Their guys weren’t just making shots, but were willing to even take them.

Reid’s ability to stretch the floor at 6-foot-9 and knock down threes has made him a Warriors problem for many years now. He isn’t alone. The Warriors were questioning if they needed to switch more to stay in front, chasing the Timberwolves’ shooters while searching for points themselves.

The real questions were about the Warriors’ offense, looking not just like a shell of itself without Curry but a completely different system.

“Can we put more lineups together that can kind of feature both shot creation and shot-making and spacing?” Kerr asked. “It’s obviously a lot tougher to do than to say.”

Looking in is the first step. The Warriors as they re-tool their roster around Curry, Butler and Draymond Green will have to ask if players like Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody and Quinten Post are trusted enough shooters.

“Yeah, for sure it comes internally,” Kerr said. “We will continue to address that, and our players will continue to work on that. You see it, the modern game is about can you create shots, and then can you make shots? Can you surround those shot creators with spacing and at multiple positions?

“That’s kind of the name of the game in the modern NBA.”

Edwards led both sides with 19 threes. Reid made 10. The Timberwolves as a team, even with that historically bad Game 1 performance, attempted two more threes than the Warriors and made seven more.

Curry played 13 minutes in the conference semifinals, scoring 13 points on five made shots and three 3-pointers. Podziemski only made four more threes than Curry all series, and that’s just because of the four he made in what was the season finale. Moody made four shots total in the series, and three 3-pointers, giving him five more points overall than Curry. Post was even more unplayable, and made two threes in the 26-plus minutes he was given.

That’s also a trio that includes a second-year pro who starts in the Warriors’ backcourt and a rookie who wasn’t part of any preseason plans, but also a fourth-year pro (still 22 years old) who signed a three-year, $37.5 million contract extension last offseason.

The playoffs weren’t perfect for Podziemski and Moody. It also has to be said that Podziemski shot 43.1 percent on threes the final 23 games of the regular season, all starts, and Moody was a 37.6 percent 3-point shooter over 48 games (30 starts) from the first of 2025 to the last of the regular season.

Next season, the Warriors’ starting five will begin with Curry, Butler and Green. Steph is the one real shooting threat. The other two around him, Podziemski and Moody or not, almost have to be for the Warriors to be up-to-date with the game.

Adding, subtracting and developing, the Warriors need more juice, understanding who they have and if it’s worth the squeeze.

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May 20, 2025

Diamondbacks at Dodgers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, stats for May 20

It's Tuesday, May 20, and the Diamondbacks (26-22) are in Los Angeles to take on the Dodgers (29-19). Ryne Nelson is slated to take the mound for Arizona against Yoshinobu Yamamoto for Los Angeles.

Arizona took Game 1 of the series, 9-5 yesterday, to extend Los Angeles' losing streak to a season-long four games. Arizona built up a 7-0 lead through three innings and never looked back despite three combined homers from Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts. The Dodgers have been outscored 32-20 during this 0-4 stretch.

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Game details & how to watch Diamondbacks at Dodgers

Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Time: 10:10 PM EST
Site: Dodger Stadium
City: Los Angeles, CA
Network/Streaming: ARID, SNLA, MLBN

Odds for the Diamondbacks at the Dodgers

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

Moneyline: Diamondbacks (+185), Dodgers (-224)
Spread: Dodgers -1.5
Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Diamondbacks at Dodgers

Pitching matchup for May 20, 2025: Ryne Nelson vs. Yoshinobu Yamamoto
- Diamondbacks: Ryne Nelson, (1-1, 5.13 ERA)
  Last outing: 3.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts
- Dodgers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto, (5-3, 2.12 ERA)
  Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts

Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Diamondbacks and the Dodgers

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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans the Dodgers to break its losing streak:

"The best piece of advice I can offer is once the Dodgers snap its season-long four-game losing streak, they'll likely go on a short winning streak as most teams do. I could only lean the Dodgers ML and -1.5 today and tomorrow before an off day and trip to the East Coast for two series against the Mets and Guardians."

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday’s game between the Diamondbacks and the Dodgers:

Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Los Angeles Dodgers on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Arizona Diamondbacks at +1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 9.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Diamondbacks at Dodgers

The Dodgers have won 4 of their last 5 games at home against divisional opponents
The Diamondbacks' last 4 road games at the Dodgers have gone over the Total
The Dodgers have failed to cover the Run Line in 4 straight home games
The four-game losing streak for the Dodgers is a season-high stretch

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Mets at Red Sox: How to watch on SNY on May 20, 2025

The Mets continue a three-game series with the Red Sox at Fenway Park on Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. on SNY.

Here's what to know about the game and how to watch...

Mets Notes

Jeff McNeilhas been tremendous since returning from the IL, with an .852 OPS in 20 games
Edwin Diazhas allowed just one earned run since his appearance on April 11 -- a span of 12.1 innings over 12 appearances
Clay Holmes has a 3.14 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 48.2 innings over nine starts this season

METS	RED SOX
Francisco Lindor, SS	Jaren Duran, LF
Juan Soto, RF	Rafael Devers, DH
Pete Alonso, 1B	Alex Bregman, 3B
Brandon Nimmo, LF	Wilyer Abreu, RF
Mark Vientos, DH	Kristian Campbell, CF
Jeff McNeil, 2B	Nick Sogard, 1B
Francisco Alvarez, C	Trevor Story, SS
Brett Baty, 3B	David Hamilton, 2B
Tyrone Taylor, CF	Carlos Narváez, C

What channel is SNY?

Check your TV or streaming provider's website or channel finder to find your local listings.

How can I stream the game?

The new way to stream SNY games is via the MLB App or MLB.tv. Streaming on the SNY App has been discontinued.

In order to stream games in SNY’s regional territory, you will need to have SNY as part of your TV package (cable or streaming), or you can now purchase an in-market SNY subscription package. Both ways will allow fans to watch the Mets on their computer, tablet or mobile phone.

How can I watch the game on my computer via MLB?

To get started on your computer, click here and then follow these steps:

Link your provider credentials with a new or existing MLB.com account.

Select the SNY Mets game you wish to view from the Multimedia Center.

How can I watch the game on the MLB App?

MLB App access is included for FREE with SNY. To access SNY on your favorite supported Apple or Android mobile device, please follow the steps below.

Download the free MLB App.

Open “MLB” and tap on “Subscriber Login” for Apple Devices or “Sign in with MLB.com” for Android Devices.

Type in your MLB.com credentials and tap “Log In.”

To access live or on-demand content, tap on the "Watch" tab from the bottom navigation bar. Select the "Games" sub-tab to see a listing of available games. You can scroll to previous dates using the left and right arrows. Tap on a game to select from the game feeds available.

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May 20, 2025

Padres at Blue Jays Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 20

Its Tuesday, May 20 and the Padres (27-18) are in Toronto to take on the Blue Jays (22-24).

Dylan Cease is slated to take the mound for San Diego against Chris Bassitt for Toronto.

These teams were both off yesterday. The Padres arrive in Toronto having lost three straight. This past weekend they scored single runs in each of their three games to Seattle. Toronto lost two of three to the Tigers. Each of the three games was decided by a single run.

Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.

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Game details & how to watch Padres at Blue Jays

Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Time: 7:07PM EST
Site: Rogers Centre
City: Toronto, ON
Network/Streaming: SDPA, SN1

Odds for the Padres at the Blue Jays

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

Moneyline: Padres (-120), Blue Jays (+101)
Spread: Padres -1.5
Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Padres at Blue Jays

Pitching matchup for May 20, 2025: Dylan Cease vs. Chris Bassitt
- Padres: Dylan Cease (1-2, 4.60 ERA)
  Last outing: 5/13 vs. Angels - 6.2IP, 2ER, 5H, 1BB, 10Ks
- Blue Jays: Chris Bassitt (3-2, 3.16 ERA)
  Last outing: 5/14 vs. Tampa Bay - 5.2IP, 1ER, 7H, 2BB, 6Ks

Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Padres at Blue Jays

The Padres have won 4 of their last 5 road games against teams with losing records
The Blue Jays' last 5 home games with Chris Bassitt as the starter have gone under the Total
The Blue Jays have covered in 3 straight games with Chris Bassitt as the starter
Fernando Tatis Jr. has hit safely in 10 of his last 11 games (12-45)
Vlad Guerrero Jr. has hit safely in all but 2 of his 16 games in May (19-58)

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Padres and the Blue Jays

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday's game between the Padres and the Blue Jays:

Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Toronto Blue Jays on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Toronto Blue Jays at +1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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May 20, 2025

Former Canadiens GM and Alumni Finalists For GM Role With Islanders

Marc Bergevin and Mathieu Darche were two candidates reported to have interviewed for the New York Islanders' GM position earlier this month. Yesterday, Pierre LeBrun reported that Bergevin had a second interview, while Frank Seravalli added it was a two-horse race between the Montreal Canadiens’ former GM and alumnus Darche.

Bergevin spent over nine years at the helm of the Canadiens and had good and bad moments. In 2021, he led the team to its first Stanley Cup final since 1993 but was fired the following season when the team crumbled. Shea Weber and Carey Price’s health and inability to play resulted in the team’s collapse.

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During his time with the Canadiens, Bergevin’s most notable winning moves included trading for Jeff Petry, sending two veterans well past their prime to the Chicago Blackhawks for Philip Danault, trading P.K. Subban for Weber, sending disgruntled captain Max Pacioretty to the Vegas Golden Knights for Nick Suzuki, acquiring Eric Staal from the Buffalo Sabres and signing free agents Tyler Toffoli and Corey Perry.

Jul 21, 2020; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin watches during a NHL workout at Bell Sports Complex. Photo Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Bergevin also signed some generous contract extensions that didn’t age well, such as Brendan Gallagher’s six-year pact with a $6.5 M cap hit and Josh Anderson’s seven-year deal with a $5.5 M cap hit. While Gallagher’s body of work deserved a sizeable raise, it was written in the sky that he couldn’t keep the same level of performance for much longer, given his style of play. As for Anderson, he was signed purely on potential, but he never lived up to the GM’s lofty expectations.

The GM also lost two centers on the free agent market when Danault signed with the Los Angeles Kings as a free agent, and Jesperi Kotkaniemi signed an offer sheet that wasn’t worth matching.

His drafting record was far from perfect, but he did make some great selections in later years, and players he drafted like Kaiden Guhle and Cole Caufield are now key cogs in the Canadiens’ core.

For most of Bergevin’s reign, though, he focused on building a big, punishing defense around Carey Price while the league increasingly moved to a more skillful and talented approach. If he gets the job, it will be interesting to see if he has evolved or will still prioritize that kind of player. It would also be interesting to see how he would handle the Noah Dobson case. Since being fired by the Canadiens, he has worked as a special advisor to the Kings’ GM.

As for Darche, he played 250 NHL games over a nine-year NHL career. The left winger picked up 72 points in that span and played the last three seasons of his career with the Canadiens. He has been working for the Tampa Bay Lightning since 2019, starting as the director of hockey operations, a function he still holds along with his assistant GM role. We’ll closely monitor the Islanders’ ongoing GM search and report any progress.

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May 20, 2025

On This Day In Penguins Playoff History: May 20

The Pittsburgh Penguins just wrapped up their 57th season, missing the Stanley Cup playoffs for the third consecutive season. Despite their recent lack of success, the franchise has appeared in the playoffs 37 times and won five championships.

Our newest series will reflect on how the Penguins performed on specific days leading up to the 2025 Stanley Cup Final.

Today, May 20, Pittsburgh has compiled a 3-1 record in three games on this date.

1995 - Game 1 Win vs. New Jersey Devils (3-2)
1996 - Game 2 Win vs. Florida Panthers (3-2)
2016 - Game 4 Loss vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (4-3)
2021 - Game 3 Win vs. New York Islanders (5-4)

Notable Penguins Performances On This Day

May 20, 1995 - The Penguins open up their series with the Devils by winning 3-2 thanks to three assists from Hall of Famer Larry Murphy. This was his fourth and final three-point playoff game of his legendary career.

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May 20, 1996 - Pittsburgh evened their Eastern Conference Final series with the Panthers thanks to a 3-2 victory. Mario Lemieux had a goal and an assist, while Petr Nedved collected two assists. This would be the final time Nedved would score two points in a playoff game, achieving the feat for the 10th and final time.

May 20, 2021 - Kris Letang helps the Penguins take a 2-1 series lead with three points (goal, two assists) in a 5-4 Game 3 victory over the Islanders. Meanwhile, Jeff Carter (two goals) and Evgeni Malkin (two assists) had productive nights as eight players found their names on the scoresheet. As of 2025, this was Letang's fifth and final time recording three points in a playoff game. Moreover, it was Carter's last multi-point playoff game before retiring in 2024.

May 20, 2025

Orioles at Brewers prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 20

Its Tuesday, May 20 and the Orioles (15-31) are in Milwaukee to take on the Brewers (23-25).

Keegan Akin is slated to take the mound for Baltimore against Logan Henderson for Milwaukee.

Last night the Brewers survived a Baltimore comeback to win 5-4. Cedric Mullins blasted a three-run home run in the seventh to tie the game at four for the O's, but Milwaukee responded with a run in the eighth to retake the lead. William Contreras drove in the winning run with one of his four hits on the night.

Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.

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Game details & how to watch Orioles at Brewers

Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Time: 7:40PM EST
Site: American Family Field
City: Milwaukee, WI
Network/Streaming: MASN2, FDSNWI

Odds for the Orioles at the Brewers

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

Moneyline: Orioles (+106), Brewers (-124)
Spread: Brewers -1.5
Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Orioles at Brewers

Pitching matchup for May 20, 2025: Keegan Akin vs. Logan Henderson
- Orioles: Keegan Akin (0-0, 3.27 ERA)
  Last outing: 5/18 vs. Washington - 1.2IP, 0ER, 0H, 0BB, 2Ks
- Brewers: Logan Henderson (2-0, 2.46 ERA)
  Last outing: 5/14 at Cleveland - 5IP, 2ER, 4H, 1BB, 7Ks

Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Orioles at Brewers

The Brewers have won 4 of their last 5 home games against teams with losing records
Each of the last 4 games between the Orioles and the Brewers have gone over the Total
Gunnar Henderson is 2-20 (.100) over his last 5 games
Jackson Holliday is riding a 6-game hitting streak (10-28)

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Orioles and the Brewers

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Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday's game between the Orioles and the Brewers:

Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Milwaukee Brewers on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Baltimore Orioles at +1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 8.0.

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